Louisiana Children’s Code 1530 – Trial of misdemeanors
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Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 1530
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
A. A defendant charged with a misdemeanor in which the punishment, as set forth in the statute defining the offense, may be a fine in excess of one thousand dollars or imprisonment for more than six months, shall be tried by a jury of six jurors, all of whom must concur to render a verdict.
B. The defendant charged with any other misdemeanor shall be tried by the court without a jury.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.